Ep. 281: Learning Hard Things
Deep Questions with Cal Newport
The importance and types of note taking for knowledge workers
Note taking is a crucial activity for knowledge workers and should be defined as recording information on a durable written medium for future reference. There are three critical types of note taking systems that are essential for knowledge workers: a working memory extender, a reference system, and a project support system. The working memory extender is used to temporarily hold and expand the amount of information a person can remember during their workday. This can be in the form of a text file or any other medium. The reference system is a way to store and organize collected information for easy access and retrieval. Finally, the project support system is used to plan, track, and support the ongoing work on specific projects. These systems are vital for managing the influx of information and maintaining productivity in knowledge job roles.
